Two sought in TJ Maxx handbag thefts

WEST WHITELAND — Police are searching for two people who allegedly stole nearly $7,000 worth of handbags from an Exton retailer on two separate occasions last month.

According to the West Whiteland Police Department, the first theft occurred on June 7 when two people entered the TJ Maxx store in Exton and stole 13 handbags valued at $3,182. After leaving the store the suspects fled the area in a white or silver Dodge sedan, police said.

On June 22 the same two suspects entered the same store and allegedly stole another 18 handbags valued at $3,599, according to police. Following the alleged thefts the suspects were seen fleeing in the same Dodge sedan, police said.

On Wednesday police released surveillance images showing the alleged suspects. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the West Whiteland Police Department at 610-692-5100.